Big Island of Hawaii Restaurants and Dining with Hilo and the Kona Coast [Paperback]

Robert Carpenter (Author), Cindy Carpenter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2009

This inclusive guide to the special restaurants and dining spots on the Big Island of Hawaii is an essential for food enthusiasts, travel adventurers and culinary vagabonds. Inside the authors take us on a tour of over 70 establishments. Each member of this personal A-list gets a full page write-up loaded with information designed to empower the reader. Rounding things out enhancements appear covering interests like Family Friendly and Old Haunts with cultural background provided by Island Cuisines and Hawaii Glossaries. Together this data rich collection covers the Big Island dining scene like nothing has done before. A positive approach combines with a travelogue style to produce a light, enjoyable read. Local residents and island visitors should all appreciate the comfortable calabash within.

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From the Author

Those looking for affordable options should be interested in our newest title, Hawaii Budget Restaurants And Value Dining 2011. Inside we list over 300 of the best spots in the islands for casual meals that won't break your bank account. This isn't just a rehash of old information. The new criteria allowed us to break away and include many places you just won't find listed elsewhere. Complement this new release with the inclusive Big Island Of Hawaii Restaurants And Dining described on this page and you'll have the most comprehensive Big Island dining data base available anywhere. Both Hawaii Restaurant Guide Series editions are stocked and sold by Amazon. Until later, I remain here at my computer in Hawaii, Cindy Carpenter, Author

From the Back Cover

Hawaii dining can be a truly fascinating adventure. This IS the crossroads of the Pacific where cultural influences from around the world have converged to create a blend of cuisines unlike any other found on earth. Terms like Pacific Rim and Hawaii Regional Cuisine have been coined to describe some of the various culinary spins. Beyond the neo-fusion experience lays the roots of it all where you'll find an amazing variety of authentic ethnic eateries. Then there's always the Hawaiian Everyman's favorite Islanders simple call Local Food.

Big Island Of Hawaii Restaurants and Dining takes you on a tour of the special places you will encounter while exploring the island dining scene. The establishments we've chosen range from posh formal dining venues to hole-in-the-walls - but there's one thing you can always count on - in their own way they are all quite special. Come join us now on our journey down the back roads and boulevards of America's Pacific Paradise as we pursue exciting new culinary experiences on the magical Big Island of Hawaii.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Holiday Publishing Inc. (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931752400
• ISBN-13: 978-1931752404
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #555,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Food & Lodging > Dining
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Big Island Food Guide, May 9, 2008

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This review is from: Big Island of Hawaii Restaurants and Dining with Hilo and the Kona Coast (Paperback)

I recently visited the Big Island and brought the usual guidebooks including this new restaurant guide. This volume is well-researched and provides visitors with an unbiased, and well-written guide to many Island restaurants. There are reviews on every type of restaurant from high cuisine (Merriman's in Waimea) to local diners with huge portions (Hawaiian Style Cafe with real people and friendly service ). I agreed with each review of all the places visited and feel that the authors have done an excellent job of helping sort out too many dining choices. Tako Taco is an obscure place in Waimea but has some of the best Mexican style food anywhere in the Islands, and this guide does an honest evaluation of a place that should not be missed.
I look forward to using the authors' other books when visiting Kauai and other islands next year.
I found other guidebooks with restaurant sections to be too generalized and not as comprehensive.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Hawaiian Treasure, June 7, 2008

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This review is from: Big Island of Hawaii Restaurants and Dining with Hilo and the Kona Coast (Paperback)

"Big Island Of Hawaii Restaurants and Dining" became a Bible, of a sort, for eating on a recent trip. Without it, selecting restaurants from the multitude of choices on the island would have been hit or miss. Every one of the places where we ate were listed in the book and fit their revues perfectly.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Island of Hawaii Restaurants and Dining, March 19, 2008

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Val VanEtten - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Island of Hawaii Restaurants and Dining with Hilo and the Kona Coast (Paperback)

This book is an excellent guide for delectable dining on the Big Island. We were fortunate enough to visit both sides of the island and dine at several of the recommended establishments. After dining on excellent scampi at an Italian bistro in Hilo, we sampled dessert with the locals followed the next day by innovative pizza overlooking the bay. It all proved quite satisfying.